Nail Polish of the Moment: $3 DIY MANICURE!

I tend to dress on the more conservative/sophisticated end of the spectrum, so when it comes to things like my nails, every so often, I like to get a little bit cutesy with my polish. Lately, I have been in a very girlie mood (Peter Pan syndrome, perhaps). I wanted to do another custom glitter look. I chose Femme Fatale 5117 from Sinful Colors ($1.99 at Walgreens or Rite Aide) with BCC 582 (Purple/Colored Glitter) from LA Colors Color Craze ($1 at The Dollar Tree) on top. It turned out really nicely. I usually gravitate towards my OPI polishes but for $3 the quality of this look really can't be beat. I highly recommend the LA Colors brand. It's extremely affordable, quite easy to find (Dollar stores, Big Lots, etc.) and works very well. I have a ton of Sinful Colors in my collection as well. Some work better than others but if you're looking to have a versatile color selection in your own collection, Sinful Colors offer a wide range and it is very easy to find at many drug stores.

Now Playing: "On Call" by Kings of Leon

*This song brings back so many memories! :)

Makeup Challenge: Arab Inspired

One of the beauty gurus on YouTube, MakeupGeekTV, is sponsoring a makeup challenge on her website. The challenge this time, is to create an arab-inspired look. I love makeup, themes and a challenge. So, this contest was right up my alley. I believe the prize is a set of brushes from Sigma. I don't own any Sigma brushes but have heard wonderful things. It would be amazing to win this but there have been hundreds of submissions from extremely talented artists and also from girls who just love makeup.

I had fun putting this looking together. I did it rather quickly and without much thought. I grabbed the brightest eye palette I had (which I paid about a buck or two for) and got to work. I went with the flow and the results are below (yes, that rhymed). FYI- I had Radiohead's "Lotus Flower" on repeat while I was doing this look. I can't get enough of that song! The design below my eyes was done to mimic the arabic language. I hope I didn't end up writing something that actually means something offensive.

The products I used will be listed below the pictures. I hope you enjoy this look. It would be fun for Halloween or a costume party!












Products Used:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
L.A. Colors Eyeshadow Palette in Wildflowers (EP42)
NARS Albatross -Eyeshadow Highlight
Ben Nye Creme Colors in Black (CL-29) -Brows & definition
Wet N Wild Kohl Brow Eyeliner in Black (651) -Lower Lash Line
Maybelline Ultra Liner Waterproof in Black -Upper Lash Line & Arabic Writing
Almay Intense i-color Lengthening Mascara in Black Pearl- Upper Lashes
MAC Zoom Lash in Zoomblack- Lower Lashes

The purple/silver scarf was a 24th birthday gift and I don't recall where I got the mustard pashmina- Pier 1 a few years ago, perhaps?



Now Playing: "See You In the Spring" by The Court Yard Hounds ft. Jakob Dylan, "Money Grabber" by Fitz and the Tantrums, "Shadowboxer" by Fiona Apple